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Scammers use fear to get money
When a potential victim thinks that they might be on to the scammer, the scammer may use fear to try and get the person to send them the money. Sometimes it is the fear of "I know where you live" and...
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What would you do?
I wanted to share the following link with you. The show What Would You Do sets up scenarios and sees if people will jump in to assist. The one that aired last night had a segment on Nigerian Scams....
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Let your voice be heard
Are you one of those people who will stand up and say something about an issue that you think is wrong? How do you go about finding others who also feel the same way that you do? Blogs and social...
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MN AARP Event
Your Family’s Money Matters: Make the Most of Your Finances In Tough Economic TimesSaturday, March 26, 20118:30 – 11:30 A.M.The Wilder Center451 Lexington Parkway North, Saint PaulChoose from workshops...
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Powerful Words
"Grandma . . . I need your help."These are powerful words. Grandparent's will often do ANYTHING for their grandchildren, even if they know that it might not be the best idea . . . letting them stay up...
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Internet Crime Complaint Center's (IC3) Scam Alerts
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is the BEST place for people to report Internet Scams to, since it is connected to several other agencies and can channel the information on to the right places. It...
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Things that are certain
I am going to guess that most of you have heard the quote from Benjamin Franklin who said, "The only things certain in life are death and taxes." Well Ben, I would like to add one more thing to that...
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Laws to fight scams
I have been working with some people here in Minnesota, and we are making some progress on scam fighting. There are currently some laws being proposed and if we get them to pass here in Minnesota we...
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Hearing on bill
If you are in Minnesota and can attend, there is a hearing on a bill that could help scam and fraud victimsCommerce and Regulatory ReformWEDNESDAY, May 11, 20112:30 PMMeeting Time Note: The committee...
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More on MN Bill HF0343
Things have been so busy I feel like I have neglected my scam fighting blogger friends. I did want to give you a quick update on a topic that is very dear to my heart . . . laws to protect scam...
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What's your story?
I am being contacted by media personal, and I want to have a little info about people that may be willing to speak with them about why the topic of scams and fraud is so important to them. I was...
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Survey on Scams and Fraud
A post-graduate researcher has asked us to help them with a survey they are doing. I have personally taken this survey and feel it is safe for all of you to take, otherwise I would not even ASK for...
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Survey
I put out the request for people to take a survey the other day, and it seems like there was a "glitch" in the system that would not allow some people to complete the survey. I spoke with the person...
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Breaking down what MN HF0343 will really do for you
I know that a lot of you who read this blog and come to our website do so because you consider yourself the “average consumer” and know you can come to us to get the real information on things, without...
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Better Business Bureau Tips for Consumers - June addition
The BBB sends out tips for consumers, and here is their June addition.BBB Advice on Avoiding Wedding Scams Love is in the air as many couples prepare for their long-awaited wedding day this summer....
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The benefits of using Cross Cut Shredders
Today we have a guest blog post to share with you from Chris at http://www.shreddingmachines.co.uk/The benefits of using Cross Cut Shredders Identity Theft is a buzz word in today’s World with endless...
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Guest Blog and Scam Warning
Today I am sharing a blog post written by my good friend Denise RichardsonIf you are looking for work-at-home opportunities --you may have already come across this deceptive marketing website dressed...
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Internet Scam Victims - Real Stories
When I first became a scam victim I was embarrassed and did not want anyone to know . . . that lasted all of 5 minutes and then I was angry at so many things . . . the scammers for their greed, the...
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Guest Blog Post ~ Shredding Documents
Today we have a guest blog post to share with you from Chris at http://www.shreddingmachines.co.uk/My parents and I were recently talking about ID theft and shredding over dinner. My father’s company...
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Thousands Scammed by Facebook Starbucks App
Guest Blog Post by Brittany Lyons ~ For many Facebook users, the offer of free Starbucks gift cards is simply too much to pass up. Recently, many users clicked on just such a link that popped up in...
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